Namibia Employment and Unemployment
GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP
GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data was reported at 37,680.594 Intl $ in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 37,100.987 Intl $ for 2022. GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 36,798.410 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2023, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42,119.559 Intl $ in 2016 and a record low of 28,934.500 Intl $ in 1994. GDP per Person Employed: 2021 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2021 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 37,680.594 2023 | yearly | 1991 - 2023 |
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Namibia NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement
NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data was reported at 3.861 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.899 % for 2016. NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data is updated yearly, averaging 4.389 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.850 % in 1992 and a record low of 2.466 % in 2005. NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 3.86 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 5.049 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.088 % for 2016. NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 5.411 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.602 % in 1992 and a record low of 2.862 % in 2005. NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.05 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 2.741 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.776 % for 2016. NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 3.256 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.416 % in 1992 and a record low of 2.104 % in 2010. NA: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.74 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 4.535 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.533 % for 2016. NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 4.515 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.531 % in 2000 and a record low of 0.720 % in 2005. NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.53 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 3.145 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.143 % for 2016. NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 3.143 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.066 % in 2000 and a record low of 0.359 % in 1992. NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.14 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 5.847 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.845 % for 2016. NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 5.651 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.426 % in 2000 and a record low of 1.011 % in 2005. NA: Employers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced), and, in this capacity, have engaged, on a continuous basis, one or more persons to work for them as employee(s).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.85 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 20.240 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.071 % for 2016. NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 31.392 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48.284 % in 1991 and a record low of 16.349 % in 2008. NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 20.24 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 18.250 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.056 % for 2016. NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 29.080 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.103 % in 1991 and a record low of 8.498 % in 2008. NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 18.25 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 22.118 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.975 % for 2016. NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 32.988 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.311 % in 1991 and a record low of 21.975 % in 2016. NA: Employment In Agriculture: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The agriculture sector consists of activities in agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, in accordance with division 1 (ISIC 2) or categories A-B (ISIC 3) or category A (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 22.12 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 19.557 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.334 % for 2016. NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 15.013 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.557 % in 2017 and a record low of 12.298 % in 2000. NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 19.56 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 7.351 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.193 % for 2016. NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 7.766 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.148 % in 2006 and a record low of 5.161 % in 2013. NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7.35 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 31.070 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.805 % for 2016. NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 20.466 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.070 % in 2017 and a record low of 16.595 % in 2000. NA: Employment In Industry: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction, and public utilities (electricity, gas, and water), in accordance with divisions 2-5 (ISIC 2) or categories C-F (ISIC 3) or categories B-F (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 31.07 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 60.203 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.595 % for 2016. NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 54.906 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.957 % in 2008 and a record low of 36.670 % in 1991. NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 60.20 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 74.399 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 74.751 % for 2016. NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 64.039 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.173 % in 2008 and a record low of 40.014 % in 1991. NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 74.40 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 46.812 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47.220 % for 2016. NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 47.202 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.845 % in 2008 and a record low of 34.067 % in 1991. NA: Employment In Services: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment is defined as persons of working age who were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangement. The services sector consists of wholesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services, in accordance with divisions 6-9 (ISIC 2) or categories G-Q (ISIC 3) or categories G-U (ISIC 4).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 46.81 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 47.298 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.955 % for 2016. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 45.293 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.801 % in 2012 and a record low of 44.112 % in 1997. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 47.30 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 43.943 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.634 % for 2016. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 38.862 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.758 % in 2014 and a record low of 37.187 % in 1997. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 43.94 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 50.969 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 50.594 % for 2016. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 52.479 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.784 % in 2012 and a record low of 50.594 % in 2016. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 50.97 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 17.636 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.641 % for 2016. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 18.071 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.374 % in 1991 and a record low of 16.482 % in 2009. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 17.64 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 14.196 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.228 % for 2016. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 15.228 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.974 % in 1991 and a record low of 13.686 % in 2009. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 14.20 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 21.112 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.095 % for 2016. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 21.235 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.827 % in 1991 and a record low of 19.360 % in 2009. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21.11 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data was reported at 46.340 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49.560 % for 2014. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 43.300 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.960 % in 2013 and a record low of 34.600 % in 2008. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 46.34 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data was reported at 41.725 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 45.555 % for 2014. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 39.562 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.531 % in 2013 and a record low of 28.400 % in 2008. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 41.72 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data was reported at 51.622 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 53.975 % for 2014. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 50.150 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56.000 % in 2010 and a record low of 41.500 % in 2008. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15+: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 51.62 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 20.165 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.925 % for 2014. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 20.109 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.422 % in 2012 and a record low of 19.925 % in 2014. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 20.17 2016 | yearly | 2011 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data was reported at 16.346 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.489 % for 2014. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 17.191 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.668 % in 2013 and a record low of 16.346 % in 2016. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 16.35 2016 | yearly | 2011 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male
NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data was reported at 24.210 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.440 % for 2014. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 24.090 % from Dec 2011 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.300 % in 2011 and a record low of 22.440 % in 2014. NA: Employment To Population Ratio: National Estimate: Aged 15-24: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Employment is defined as persons of working age who, during a short reference period, were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services for pay or profit, whether at work during the reference period (i.e. who worked in a job for at least one hour) or not at work due to temporary absence from a job, or to working-time arrangements. Ages 15-24 are generally considered the youth population.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 24.21 2016 | yearly | 2011 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2011 PPP
NA: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data was reported at 32,181.834 Intl $ in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 33,114.340 Intl $ for 2016. NA: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 26,590.236 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33,114.340 Intl $ in 2016 and a record low of 22,234.219 Intl $ in 1994. NA: GDP per Person Employed: 2011 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2011 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 32,181.83 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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NA:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Person Employed: 2017 PPP
NA: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data was reported at 32,343.248 Intl $ in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 31,471.796 Intl $ for 2021. NA: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data is updated yearly, averaging 31,309.314 Intl $ from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2022, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35,990.271 Intl $ in 2016 and a record low of 24,723.917 Intl $ in 1994. NA: GDP per Person Employed: 2017 PPP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. GDP per person employed is gross domestic product (GDP) divided by total employment in the economy. Purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 2017 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on employment, population, GDP, and PPP data obtained from International Labour Organization, United Nations Population Division, Eurostat, OECD, and World Bank.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 32,343.248 2022 | yearly | 1991 - 2022 |
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Namibia NA: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment
NA: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 61.070 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.980 % for 2014. NA: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 45.120 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.070 % in 2016 and a record low of 41.510 % in 2012. NA: Informal Employment: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; ; Harmonized series
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 61.07 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment
NA: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 61.860 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 47.490 % for 2014. NA: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 48.385 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.860 % in 2016 and a record low of 44.800 % in 2012. NA: Informal Employment: Female: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; ; Harmonized series
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 61.86 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment
NA: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data was reported at 60.290 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 40.790 % for 2014. NA: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 41.995 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.290 % in 2016 and a record low of 38.460 % in 2012. NA: Informal Employment: Male: % of Total Non-Agricultural Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Employment in the informal economy as a percentage of total non-agricultural employment. It basically includes all jobs in unregistered and/or small-scale private unincorporated enterprises that produce goods or services meant for sale or barter. Self-employed street vendors, taxi drivers and home-base workers, regardless of size, are all considered enterprises. However, agricultural and related activities, households producing goods exclusively for their own use (e.g. subsistence farming, domestic housework, care work, and employment of paid domestic workers), and volunteer services rendered to the community are excluded.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; ; Harmonized series
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 60.29 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment
NA: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data was reported at 14.940 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.680 % for 2014. NA: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 22.425 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.210 % in 2013 and a record low of 14.680 % in 2014. NA: Part Time Employment: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 14.94 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment
NA: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data was reported at 18.280 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.420 % for 2014. NA: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 27.185 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.820 % in 2013 and a record low of 17.420 % in 2014. NA: Part Time Employment: Female: % of Total Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 18.28 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment
NA: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data was reported at 11.850 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.140 % for 2014. NA: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 16.885 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.280 % in 2012 and a record low of 11.850 % in 2016. NA: Part Time Employment: Male: % of Total Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Part time employment refers to regular employment in which working time is substantially less than normal. Definitions of part time employment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: More and more women are working part-time and one of the concern is that part time work does not provide the stability that full time work does.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 11.85 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 29.826 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 29.842 % for 2016. NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 35.583 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.170 % in 1991 and a record low of 27.483 % in 2004. NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 29.83 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 35.334 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35.343 % for 2016. NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 43.058 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56.254 % in 1991 and a record low of 32.082 % in 2004. NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 35.33 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 24.630 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 24.645 % for 2016. NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 29.596 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.762 % in 1991 and a record low of 23.733 % in 2004. NA: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 24.63 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management
NA: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data was reported at 39.900 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 43.970 % for 2014. NA: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data is updated yearly, averaging 36.560 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.970 % in 2014 and a record low of 29.700 % in 2012. NA: Share of Female Employment in Senior and Middle Management data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. The proportion of females in total employment in senior and middle management. It corresponds to major group 1 in both ISCO-08 and ISCO-88 minus category 14 in ISCO-08 (hospitality, retail and other services managers) and minus category 13 in ISCO-88 (general managers), since these comprise mainly managers of small enterprises.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2018.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 39.900 2016 | yearly | 2000 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population
NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data was reported at 38.608 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.050 % for 2014. NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 35.827 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38.608 % in 2016 and a record low of 33.050 % in 2014. NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Female: % of Female Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 38.61 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population
NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data was reported at 27.910 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.810 % for 2014. NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 27.510 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.910 % in 2016 and a record low of 26.990 % in 2012. NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 27.91 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population
NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data was reported at 33.420 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.470 % for 2014. NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 31.580 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.420 % in 2016 and a record low of 30.470 % in 2014. NA: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Total: % of Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 33.42 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force
NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 12.711 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.238 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 6.244 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.711 % in 2016 and a record low of 2.571 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12.71 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 9.260 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.003 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 5.168 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.260 % in 2016 and a record low of 4.003 % in 2014. NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.26 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 11.076 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.695 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 5.594 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.076 % in 2016 and a record low of 3.672 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment with Advance Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an advanced level of education who are unemployed. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.08 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force
NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 31.123 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.340 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 24.783 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.123 % in 2016 and a record low of 22.937 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 31.12 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 26.656 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.300 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 20.447 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.656 % in 2016 and a record low of 17.103 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 26.66 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 28.968 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.368 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 22.701 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.968 % in 2016 and a record low of 20.087 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment with Basic Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 28.97 2016 | yearly | 2012 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force
NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 25.910 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.230 % for 2013. NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 21.070 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2016, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.910 % in 2016 and a record low of 16.230 % in 2013. NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.91 2016 | yearly | 2013 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force
NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 21.508 % in 2016. NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 21.508 % from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2016, with 1 observations. NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21.51 2016 | yearly | 2016 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force
NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 23.747 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.818 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 10.212 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2016, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.747 % in 2016 and a record low of 4.818 % in 2014. NA: Unemployment with Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. The percentage of the labor force with an intermediate level of education who are unemployed. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23.75 2016 | yearly | 2013 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 23.335 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.350 % for 2016. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 20.300 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.350 % in 2016 and a record low of 16.770 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23.33 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 24.883 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.791 % for 2016. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 22.894 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.265 % in 2009 and a record low of 19.039 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 24.88 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 21.816 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21.937 % for 2016. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 18.142 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.937 % in 2016 and a record low of 14.584 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21.82 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 53.429 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 53.064 % for 2016. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 47.120 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.429 % in 2017 and a record low of 39.891 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 53.43 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 38.439 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 38.110 % for 2016. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 36.772 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.523 % in 2009 and a record low of 29.356 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 38.44 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 45.532 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 45.192 % for 2016. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 41.542 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.619 % in 2009 and a record low of 34.323 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 45.53 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force
NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 23.352 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.521 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 20.300 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.600 % in 2008 and a record low of 16.771 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 23.35 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force
NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data was reported at 24.978 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.376 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 21.600 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.000 % in 2008 and a record low of 18.590 % in 1991. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 24.98 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force
NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data was reported at 21.780 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.710 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 19.445 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.500 % in 2008 and a record low of 14.660 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 21.78 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24
NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 52.518 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.761 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 46.227 % from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.518 % in 2016 and a record low of 40.061 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Female: % of Female Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 52.52 2016 | yearly | 2004 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24
NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 37.717 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 35.559 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 36.730 % from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.717 % in 2016 and a record low of 29.477 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth Male: % of Male Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 37.72 2016 | yearly | 2004 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24
NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 44.880 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 38.980 % for 2014. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 41.440 % from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.880 % in 2016 and a record low of 34.360 % in 2012. NA: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted Average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 44.88 2016 | yearly | 2004 - 2016 |
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Namibia NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 25.291 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.310 % for 2016. NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 30.317 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.288 % in 1991 and a record low of 21.884 % in 2004. NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.29 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 32.189 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32.200 % for 2016. NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 41.604 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.836 % in 1991 and a record low of 27.795 % in 2004. NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 32.19 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 18.784 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.800 % for 2016. NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 22.337 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.525 % in 1992 and a record low of 17.063 % in 2004. NA: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 18.78 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment
NA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 70.174 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 70.158 % for 2016. NA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 64.417 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.517 % in 2004 and a record low of 55.830 % in 1991. NA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 70.17 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment
NA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 64.666 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.657 % for 2016. NA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 56.942 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.918 % in 2004 and a record low of 43.746 % in 1991. NA: Wage And Salaried Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 64.67 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |
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Namibia NA: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment
NA: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 75.370 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 75.355 % for 2016. NA: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 70.404 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.267 % in 2004 and a record low of 65.238 % in 1991. NA: Wage And Salary Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Namibia – Table NA.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Wage and salaried workers (employees) are those workers who hold the type of jobs defined as 'paid employment jobs,' where the incumbents hold explicit (written or oral) or implicit employment contracts that give them a basic remuneration that is not directly dependent upon the revenue of the unit for which they work.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 75.37 2017 | yearly | 1991 - 2017 |